Stoke to hold late fitness test for winger Assaidi for Hammers clash [GETTY]
Boss Mark Hughes, who is thinking of using a different formation, is unsure whether Assaidi (knee) will be fit to play, and has confirmed defender Robert Huth (knee) will miss the rest of the season.
The Potters will also be without forward Jonathan Walters and midfielder Charlie Adam, who are serving three-match bans.
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